Our Clinical Partner
Biomarker testing is delivered through Forth, one of the UK's established providers of blood diagnostics. Every sample is processed by an accredited laboratory and reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor.
The panel covers a wide range of systems - heart, liver, thyroid, hormones, bone health, immune function, energy markers and nutritional status - giving a genuinely thorough picture of an individuals health.
Results sit alongside the CHP Health and Performance Audit questionnaire, so your coach starts with a complete picture . This is where coaching starts - not a report you're left to interpret by yourself.
What's Included
Regular blood testing helps you spot areas of concern before they turn into problems. By tracking changes over time, you gain a clearer understanding of how stress, diet, and lifestyle impact your wellbeing. See below biomarkers tested in the venous blood sample.
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Measures biologically active Vitamin B12 essential for red blood cell production, nerve function, and DNA synthesis. Low levels indicate deficiency, leading to anaemia and neurological issues.
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Liver enzyme indicating liver health. Elevated levels can suggest liver damage or disease, including hepatitis, fatty liver disease, or damage from toxins or medications. Exercise can also cause acute rises. Used in screening for and monitoring liver conditions.
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Main serum protein produced by the liver, critical for maintaining blood volume and pressure. Low levels indicate liver or kidney disease, malnutrition, or chronic inflammation. Important in assessing overall health.
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Enzyme linked to liver, bone, bile duct, and kidney health. Elevated levels can indicate liver disease, bone disorders, or bile duct obstruction.
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Vital mineral for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signalling. Abnormal levels indicate parathyroid disorders, vitamin D imbalance, or kidney disease, use for screening for metabolic bone diseases.
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Hormone peaking in the morning, indicative of stress response and adrenal function. Abnormal levels suggest adrenal disorders or chronic stress, Cushing's syndrome or adrenal insufficiency.
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Enzyme indicating muscle damage. High levels are suggestive of muscle breakdown. Used when screening for muscle and heart diseases.
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Waste product from muscle metabolism, reflecting kidney function. Elevated levels indicate impaired kidney function or muscle breakdown. Used when screening for and monitoring kidney disease.
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Estimates kidney filtration efficiency, indicating kidney health. Decreased levels signal kidney dysfunction or disease. Analysed when screening for renal conditions and guiding treatment decisions.
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Iron storage protein, indicating body's iron levels. Low levels suggest iron deficiency anaemia; high levels may indicate inflammation or liver disease.
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Essential B-vitamin for DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation. Deficiency leads to red blood cell problems, neural tube defects in pregnancy, making it useful when screening for nutritional deficiencies and managing pregnancy.
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Key hormone in reproductive system regulation, indicating fertility status. Elevated levels can suggest ovarian failure or menopause in women and testicular dysfunction in men, important for evaluating reproductive health.
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Measures free testosterone levels, indicating androgen status. Useful in screening for conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or androgen deficiency, essential for assessing hormonal balance and reproductive health.
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Liver enzyme indicative of liver and bile duct health. Elevated levels suggest liver damage, alcohol abuse, or bile duct obstructions, important for screening for liver diseases.
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Diverse group of proteins involved in immune function and blood clotting. Abnormal levels indicate liver or kidney disease, nutritional problems, or immune disorders, useful in comprehensive health assessments.
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Protein in red blood cells carrying oxygen. Levels reflect oxygen-carrying capacity, important for screening for anaemia, polycythaemia, and monitoring overall health.
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Indicates average blood glucose over the past 3 months, essential for diabetes screening and management. High levels indicate poor blood sugar control, increasing risk of diabetes complications.
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High-density lipoprotein or "good" cholesterol, helps remove bad cholesterol, reducing heart disease risk. Low levels increase cardiovascular risk, important for heart health assessment.
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High-sensitivity C-reactive protein, indicates inflammation and predicts cardiovascular disease risk. High levels suggest increased risk of heart disease and inflammation, important for cardiovascular risk assessment.
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Low-density lipoprotein or "bad" cholesterol, contributes to arterial plaque buildup, increasing heart disease risk. High levels are a major cardiovascular risk factor, important for managing heart health.
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Hormone regulating sex hormone production, important for checking fertility, menstrual irregularities, and pituitary disorders. Abnormal levels indicate reproductive health issues, guiding fertility treatment.
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Essential mineral for nerve, muscle function, and enzyme reactions. Abnormal levels indicate dietary deficiency, kidney disease, or metabolic disorders, important for testing and managing electrolyte imbalances.
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Primary female sex hormone, essential for reproductive health and menstrual cycle regulation. Abnormal levels can indicate hormonal imbalances, fertility issues, or menopause, used when screening reproductive health conditions.
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Hormone critical for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy. Abnormal levels can indicate ovulation issues, infertility, or pregnancy complications, important for reproductive health assessment.
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A stress hormone; high levels can indicate hard exercise training, pituitary tumors, hypothyroidism, or pregnancy. Tested when screening for reproductive disorders and managing pituitary function.
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Transports oxygen throughout the body. Abnormal counts indicate anaemia, dehydration, or polycythaemia. Used when screening for blood volume and oxygenation issues.
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Binds sex hormones, regulating their activity. Abnormal levels suggest hormonal imbalances, affecting conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome or hypogonadism, important for assessing hormonal status.
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Primary male hormone affecting muscle mass, bone density, and libido. Abnormal levels can indicate hormonal imbalances, affecting both men's and women's health. Useful when screening for endocrine disorders.
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Regulates thyroid hormone production. Abnormal levels indicate hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
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Main thyroid hormone, regulating metabolism, growth, and development. Abnormal levels indicate thyroid dysfunction.
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Sum of all cholesterol fractions. High levels increase the risk of heart disease. Essential for assessing cardiovascular health and guiding dietary and therapeutic interventions.
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Combined levels of albumin and globulin. Useful for assessing nutritional status, liver function, and immune system health. Abnormal levels can indicate liver disease, kidney disorders, or nutritional deficiencies, essential for comprehensive health assessment.
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Type of fat in the blood, high levels increase the risk of heart disease. Important for evaluating cardiovascular health and guiding lifestyle modifications to reduce heart disease risk.
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Active thyroid hormone influencing metabolism. Useful when screening for hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, important for thyroid function assessment and management.
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Indicates kidney function and protein metabolism. Elevated levels suggest renal dysfunction or high protein intake. Testing helps to screen for and manage kidney disease and dietary monitoring.
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Product of purine metabolism, high levels can lead to gout or kidney stones. Important for screening for metabolic disorders and managing conditions related to high uric acid levels.
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Essential for bone health, immune function, and disease prevention. Deficiency associated with bone disorders, cardiovascular disease, and increased infection risk, important for assessing vitamin D status and managing deficiency.
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Antioxidant protecting cells from damage, supports immune health. Deficiency can lead to nerve and muscle damage, important for preventing oxidative stress and maintaining overall health.
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Indicates immune function; abnormal levels can signal infection, inflammation, or hematological diseases. Useful for screening for infections, immune disorders, and monitoring immune system health.